Allerhope 8-Head Skin Test Applicator
Allerhope® 8-head applicators are used when performing allergy skin testing. Each test head consists of a proprietary 7-prong prick pattern. The 8-head applicators are used with the Allerhope® 24-well tray or 8-well tray. They are for medical providers trained in their use with experience evaluating the test results.
Closeup of an individual applicator head showing the 7-prong prick pattern.
8-head applicator placed into the 24-well tray.
Instructions for Use
- Match numbers of the skin tester device to the numbers on the tray.
- Place device into the tray with all of the 8 heads loaded properly, without touching anywhere on the tray, then remove.
- Hold the device vertical to the skin with the arrow constantly pointing toward the patient's head.
- Select patient's testing sites which will permit sufficient surface area to allow all of the tines penetration.
- Press down with moderate pressure, without lifting, slightly rocking the device until adequate and uniform penetration of tines from all of the 8 heads are gained.
- On arm: rock the device from side to side
- On back: rock the device from side to side, then top to bottom
- Withdraw the skin tester device (when properly performed, a distinct puncture pattern from the points will be observed, without causing bleeding)
- Make an identification mark (A, B, C, D in sequence) for each of the 8 testing sites on the skin at the arrow end of the testing device, making sure that the A, B, C, D on the skin match with the A, B, C, D marked on the stickers of the tray.
- Discard the device after one use as medical contaminant.
- Repeat steps until testing is complete.
Warnings:
Use only once then discard.
Sterility is guaranteed unless package is opened or damaged.
Allergy skin tester should not be resterilized.
Do not use after due date.
Allerhope® skin test applicators have been used for years by many practices to perform allergy skin testing. Click the link below to give Allerhope® a try.